I know there are plenty of software missing from here. This is just a fun infographic I made, no need to take it seriously :)
this post was submitted on 11 Jul 2025
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Still secure
VPN services aren't for security they're for getting around regional blocks. If you want privacy build your own. But even then youll still be tracked
They are multipurpose. You can't deny using a VPN over no VPN increases anonymity
You're just letting another party harvest your browsing habits.
Incorrect. It just means someone has to throw money at proton to get that data instead of throwing at ISPs and marketing nuts. They are subject to the same capitalistic pressures as anyone else.
I2P needs more torrents and more people.
Torrenting over VPN service is also dumb. Why bother just get a seedbox that accepts xmr
Seed boxes are also dumb. You are making a honeypot for yourself that can be monitored by the hosting provider.